Editorials/Opinions Analysis for UPSC – 04 January 2022
Contents Key takeaways from RBI’s Financial Stability Report NGOs and corporates Aiding in governance Key takeaways from RBI’s Financial Stability Report Context: By the end of December 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: […]
NGOs and Corporates Aiding In Governance | Legacy IAS
Context: It is well known that the collaborative effort of markets and the Government leads to development of a country. We also know that engaging with communities and non-state informal institutions is as important as working with the Government machinery. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Management of Social Sector/Services, Transparency and Accountability in Governance) […]
RBI Financial Stability Report Key Takeaways | Legacy IAS
Context: By the end of December 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Financial Stability Report (FSR)? Highlights of the latest FSR (December 2021) What is the Financial Stability Report (FSR)? […]
Current Affairs 04 January 2022 for UPSC Exam | Legacy IAS
Contents China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso EdTech regulation policy on the anvil: Education Minister World powers vow to stop spread of nuclear weapons India, Israel in talks for free trade agreement Kaziranga elevated corridor plan China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso Context: China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and […]
China Constructing Bridge on Pangong Tso
Context: China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and South Banks of Pangong Tso which would significantly bring down the time for People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to move troops and equipment between the two sectors. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Border disputes) Dimensions of the […]
EdTech regulation policy on the anvil: Education Minister
Context: The booming education technology sector, which has benefited from the disruptions in traditional education during the pandemic, is likely to face regulation soon by the means of a common policy, according to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues Related to Education), GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Ed-tech […]
World powers vow to stop spread of nuclear weapons
Context: Five global nuclear powers pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement ahead of a review of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in 2022. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Treaties and Agreements, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Non-Proliferation […]
India, Israel in talks for free trade agreement
Context: India is in dialogue with Israel for concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) according to Commerce and Industry Minister. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations, GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Trade relations between India and Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel Way Forward for FTA talks between Israel and India Back […]
Kaziranga elevated corridor plan
Context: The Assam government is awaiting the Centre’s clearance for an elevated road over nine corridors used by the animals of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve usually during high floods. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About the impact of Roads on Wildlife Possible Solution: Eco Bridges About the impact […]